Carla's Sandwich
From Storyline Online
10 minPre-KK1st2nd3rdReading & Writing (ELA)Social-Emotional Learning
Summary
Carla brings the most creative (and weird) sandwiches to lunch, and the other kids tease her. She stays cheerfully true to herself -- and soon everyone wants to be original too. Read by Allison Janney.
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Discussion
Carla brings the most creative (and weird) sandwiches to lunch, and the other kids tease her.
- Why do the other kids react to Carla's sandwiches?
- How does Carla feel about being different?
- Why is it good to be yourself even if it's unusual?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: original, tease, confident.
Try it: Invent your own wildly creative sandwich and list what's inside.